| Issue ID | 1115751 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10639922 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | PATRIOT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/02/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When i purchased the vehicle in 2012 i was assured that the pull and sound from the front end was just a needed alignment. 2 months later it was clunking and popping. After taking it to a mechanic, they stated that both lower control arms including ball joints, and the tie rod were terribly worn. The mechanic was not surprised because of the make and model of the jeep patriot. Said it is a well known issue for these to go out almost immediately after the warranty expires. This jeep is supposed to be "trail rated" with the off road package, but i don't even feel safe driving it on city roads and haven't since i bought it. I have had to replace these part by part due to the fact of the high cost and that the value still holds up on jeeps so i make monthly finance payments on a vehicle that should have been recalled. This is outrageous that i am stuck with the 100% of these repair bills to fix what should not be a problem on a jeep. I am extremely disappointed in chrysler jeep and will probably never purchase another one again. :( |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INDEPENDENCE, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1J8FF28W97DXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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